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ENT Specialists of Alaska

Engaging With Loved Ones is Especially Significant During the Holidays

The warmth and merriment of festive family get-togethers is what the holidays are all about. You forge precious memories reuniting with family members while the children and grandchildren sing and play. But it might feel like a real struggle connecting with these moments if you have hearing loss. With the holidays fast approaching, it’s time […]

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The Causes of Frequent Nose Bleeds and How to Prevent Them

Nosebleeds can take place at the most inconvenient times, like during meetings or at social gatherings, and if that happens frequently, it can be not only inconvenient, it can cause you frustration and worry. For many people, the abrupt onset of a nosebleed can be alarming, particularly when there’s no obvious answer as to why […]

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Can Exhaustion be the Outcome of Hearing Loss

Fatigue can have a variety of causes, ranging from a simple sleepless night to respiratory problems such as sleep apnea. But there is something more common that can also cause tiredness and that’s hearing loss. In part, that’s because hearing loss can be a gradually-moving, subtle condition. You may find yourself constantly exhausted for no […]

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Can Bronchitis be Induced by Post-Nasal-Drip?

You may already know that the ears, nose, and throat are all interconnected. Air moves freely between all three. That’s why you can plug your nose, close your mouth, and “pop” your ears. But air, regrettably, isn’t all that moves between your nose, ears, and throat. So can mucus. Under normal circumstances, your throat is […]

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The Impact of Stress on Hearing Loss and How to Manage It

For many individuals, the idea of hearing loss brings about fear and anxiety. It can be a daunting thought that you might not be able to hear your world, and the fear that can result might stop many individuals from seeking the help they require. However, fear doesn’t have to be a barrier. Understanding how […]

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Diagnosing and Treating Dysphagia or Difficulty Swallowing

For the vast majority of people, swallowing is a natural and automatic process. However, for around 15 million individuals in the United States, this seemingly simple action can become a considerable challenge due to a condition known as dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing. What are the forms of dysphagia? Dysphagia is classified into two main types, […]

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How to Safely Use Earplugs While You Sleep

Earplugs can often be a simple and effective way to fall asleep at night if you are being kept awake by disruptive noises. Noises that may be interfering with your ability to get a good night’s sleep can be reduced or completely blocked out by wearing a pair of earplugs at night. With a variety […]

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Hearing Loss is Largely Preventable

Most people think that as they age hearing loss will be unavoidable. In truth, damage from recurring exposure to loud noise is also a major factor. Every exposure to loud sounds, whether at a concert, mowing the lawn, or through loud earbuds, accumulates over time, leading to irreversible hearing loss. Preventable hearing loss is not […]

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Understanding Sneezing: 5 Interesting Insights You Didn’t Know

Sneezing, frequently linked to allergies during the summer months, is a remarkably complex bodily function. Outside of its role in eradicating irritants, sneezing reveals fascinating insights into our respiratory system’s workings. Let’s discover the lesser-known facets of this common yet complex reflex. 1. Sneezes: reset your sinuses Sneezing isn’t simply a reflex; it’s a key […]

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Hearing Loss and the Zinc Link

It might seem as if the roots of noise-related hearing loss are functionally well-established. After all, the name itself conveys a fairly straightforward cause-and-effect relationship. Our basic understanding is that permanent hearing damage is caused by exposure to overly loud sound over a long period of time. And while that’s accurate, the mechanisms behind that […]

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